Asked by Bailee Tobin on Jul 23, 2024
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What aspect of the support for the White armies in the Russian Civil War helped rally public opinion against them and in favor of the Red armies?
A) Nicholas II's decision to borrow money abroad
B) anti-Semitism among Red leaders such as Leon Trotsky
C) widespread support for the continuation of the monarchy
D) financial and military support from Allied nations
E) the White armies' promise to turn over control of regions to other nationalities
White Armies
Anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War (1917-1923), composed mostly of monarchists, nationalists, and other anti-communist factions.
Russian Civil War
The conflict from 1917 to 1922 after the Russian Revolution, between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and the White Army (anti-Bolsheviks), leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union.
Allied Nations
Refers to countries aligned with each other, typically through formal agreements, for mutual benefit or to achieve common objectives, especially during wartime.
- Investigate the support and opposition dynamics during the Russian Civil War, including the impact of international involvement.
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RV
Ruben Vera Jr.Jul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The financial and military support from Allied nations, particularly Britain and France, was seen by many Russians as foreign interference in their internal affairs. This helped to rally public support for the Red armies, who were seen as defending Russian sovereignty and independence.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the support and opposition dynamics during the Russian Civil War, including the impact of international involvement.